Anna Univ to train students in digital discipline to make them workplace-ready

IN a novel initiative aimed at tackling modern distractions and strengthening student readiness for life and the workplace, Anna University will launch a comprehensive training session from January for its second-year undergraduates, which will cover a broad range of competencies from emotional resilience, communication and teamwork to goal setting and professionalism, with digital discipline at its core.

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The varsity's Centre for University-Industry Collaboration (CUIC), instrumental in driving placement success and industry engagement, will steer the initiative. CUIC director K Shanmuga Sundaram said the programme will prepare students beyond academics for modern day challenges at the workplace.

Officials said the initiative aims to help students overcome social media addiction and excessive gaming which affect students' focus and productivity, simultaneously equipping them with the professional skills required for successful placements. In total, 15 themes have been identified for the training session.